Diploma Educator

**Harbour Early Learning Vaucluse Diploma Educator**

Harbour Early Learning is state of the art and a recently completed purpose-built centre. Our landmark building is located on Village High Road in Vaucluse. We are a 97-place centre and our opening hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. We are open 52 weeks a year, except for Public Holidays.

We are seeking experienced and motivated Diploma qualified educators and lead educators to join a professional and dedicated team of Early Childhood Teachers and Educators. The position is full time 38 hrs, 5 days (Monday to Friday). You will have the privilege of working with like-minded collaborators who are setting the new benchmark for early learning.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Current First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Training, or willingness to obtain.
- Current Child Protection training or willingness to obtain.
- Clear Working with Children Check.
- Clear National Police Check.
- Australian citizen or permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
- At least 1 year of previous experience working with children aged Birth to 5 years.
- Genuine willingness to work with any age groups (including Birth to 2 years).
- Sound computer literacy skills related to documentation and program planning.
- Demonstrated understanding of current education and care legislation regulations and guidelines.
- High level interpersonal skills, demonstrated initiative and problem-solving ability.
- Effective implementation of theory and research-based pedagogy.

**Tasks & Responsibilities**
- Create an environment that acknowledges and encourages each and every child’s agency and participation.
- Facilitate and document learning opportunities founded on children's interests.
- Work collaboratively with a team of ECT and Diploma qualified professionals.
- Develop and maintain positive and welcoming relationships with families.
- Follow centre’s philosophy, policies and procedures.

**Reasons for working with us at Harbour Early Learning Vaucluse**
- Above award wage (Children’s Services Awards 2010).
- Above child to educator ratio in each classroom.
- A dedicated outdoor teacher working collaboratively with all educators.
- Professional learning opportunities.
- Dedicated and supportive management.
- Committed non-contact documentation time.

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Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 1 year (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person